#290: Advanced Double-Sided Geometric Shapes

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Get ready to elevate your CNC projects using some incredibly powerful, overlooked design tricks right inside your Vectric software! In this project lesson, Instructor Kyle Ely takes inspiration from the community to show you how to spice up your designs beyond basic profile cutouts. First, you'll learn how to transform basic lines into a stunning seashell or sunflower accent pattern using a clever application of the fluting toolpath. Then, we dive into the main project: designing a mesmerizing, wavy double-sided piece from scratch. Kyle reveals a genius shortcut using the polygon tool and node editing to create intricate, flowing geometry without the headache of aligning random arcs. We will then walk step-by-step through setting up multi-sided pocket toolpaths that cut halfway through from each side to achieve a stunning "stacked" intersecting look from a single piece of material! Whether you want to turn this unique design into a picture frame, a trivet, a clock, a lazy Susan, or a holiday wreath, this beginner-friendly workflow is perfect for making eye-catching gifts or workshop showpieces. This lesson is fully compatible with VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro, and Aspire.

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circular copy, fluting toolpath, ball nose, node edit mode, reverse direction, draw polygon tool, polygon tool, arc shortcut, offset tool, boundary create tool, weld tool, scissor tool, pocket toolpath, double-sided project, multi-sided machining, intersecting shapes, tab alternative, workholding

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